FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HILL-EWELL DRIVE

Carrying HILL-EWELL DRIVE over WILDERNESS RUN

I-95 to Exit 130 (VA Rout, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HILL-EWELL DRIVE

The HILL-EWELL DRIVE bridge in Spotsylvania, Virginia carries HILL-EWELL DRIVE over WILDERNESS RUN. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 95 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HILL-EWELL DRIVE compares

▼ 17.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Virginia bridges
102
Bridges in Spotsylvania
HILL-EWELL DRIVE 28.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
95 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4370003P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HILL-EWELL DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HILL-EWELL DRIVE against other structures in Spotsylvania and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HILL-EWELL DRIVE?

HILL-EWELL DRIVE in Spotsylvania, Virginia, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HILL-EWELL DRIVE inspected?

HILL-EWELL DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 95 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HILL-EWELL DRIVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HILL-EWELL DRIVE?

HILL-EWELL DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HILL-EWELL DRIVE?

HILL-EWELL DRIVE is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is HILL-EWELL DRIVE and does age affect safety?

HILL-EWELL DRIVE was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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